These territorial birds threaten intruders with aggressive calls, running, and attacking with their beak and claws. They’re fast runners and can reach speeds of…
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The Argentine ruddy duck is a small, stout diving duck with a stiff tail and striking plumage—males feature a bright blue bill and chestnut body.
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These birds have white underbellies and rainbow iridescent wings and backs. Males have longer bills, and females have a dark band across their chest.
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Pan’s box turtle is endemic to the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Hubei. “Pan” is in honor of Chinese herpetologist Pan Lei. Box turtles can seal…
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Learn about elephant pregnancies in this Bitesize Bonus episode of the Sedgwick County ZooCast. VIGNETTE (00:00) EMILY BISHOP: Just like with people…
No, at the Zoo the doctors make “house calls.”
These birds can be found in fresh and saltwater wetlands. There are no major physical differences between males and females. All white-cheeked pintails have…
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This beautifully patterned snake spends most of its time in underground burrows. Unlike most snakes, it prefers cooler temperatures and is usually only seen in…
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The Rosy-billed Pochard is a medium sized duck with a striking red bill that gives it it’s name. Native to southern regions of South America…
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Primarily aquatic, Slippery Frogs are powerful swimmers as well as jumpers. They require shaded, fast flowing streams in which to live and lay their eggs.
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While this turtle is currently endemic to China, and most likely restricted to the Guangxi and Guangdong provinces, pre-historic skulls of the Kwangtung river…
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